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Sestertius - Trajan IMPERATOR VIII S C
| Bronze | 24.59 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.59 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, in military dress, seated right on high platform on left, by him stand two officers; in front of him stand an officer and six soldiers whom he is haranguing; behind in background, three standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR VIII S C
Unabridged legend: Imperator Octavum. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Trajan, who was known for his extensive public building programs and military campaigns, including the conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania) and the construction of Trajan's Column in Rome.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (114-117) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sestertius - Trajan (IMPERATOR VIII S C) (114-117) coin.
